I did it. I finally got the guts to sign up for my first masters swim meet. I am a little nervous (ok a lot nervous!) about it. From what I have read on here, the atmosphere at most places is pretty friendly and welcoming. Would anyone like to share anything with me on what to expect? How different is it than an age group (other than the obvious lack of kids and parents running around) meet or a high school meet? Those are my only meet experiences. I don't think that it is a large meet, but I am a little nervous about how this whole "masters" thing works.
Thanks!
Oh man, Funkyfish, you are too funny. I thought that was for real until I got to the spitting in the lane part. I kept thinking "Oh that poor swimmer. Oh no, how awful." WHat a laugh!
I had a great time at my first masters meet as well. I hadn't been in a swim meet in 30 years, I hadn't been off a diving block in 30 years, and I never ever done some of the events I signed up for. It was v. fun.
I was very nervous on my first event and, frankly, I didn't really get my act together at all. But after that first event, which I considered a throwaway, everything was great. I've now been to 3 meets and it just gets more fun and more exciting. I practice on my own so I don't have a team to pal around with but everyone has been super friendly and I made some meet pals right away.
Definitely bring at least 2 towels, a cozy sweatshirt, A PADLOCK for your locker if you're lucky enough to get one, more snacks than you think you can possibly eat (you can always share what you don't want and make even more friends), and I'm a great believer in bringing a pillow to sit on or put my head on if I want to relax for a while.
I always bring a book to read or some papers to grade, but I never touch either of them...there's too much other stuff to do
YOu'll have a great time, enjoy!
Oh man, Funkyfish, you are too funny. I thought that was for real until I got to the spitting in the lane part. I kept thinking "Oh that poor swimmer. Oh no, how awful." WHat a laugh!
I had a great time at my first masters meet as well. I hadn't been in a swim meet in 30 years, I hadn't been off a diving block in 30 years, and I never ever done some of the events I signed up for. It was v. fun.
I was very nervous on my first event and, frankly, I didn't really get my act together at all. But after that first event, which I considered a throwaway, everything was great. I've now been to 3 meets and it just gets more fun and more exciting. I practice on my own so I don't have a team to pal around with but everyone has been super friendly and I made some meet pals right away.
Definitely bring at least 2 towels, a cozy sweatshirt, A PADLOCK for your locker if you're lucky enough to get one, more snacks than you think you can possibly eat (you can always share what you don't want and make even more friends), and I'm a great believer in bringing a pillow to sit on or put my head on if I want to relax for a while.
I always bring a book to read or some papers to grade, but I never touch either of them...there's too much other stuff to do
YOu'll have a great time, enjoy!
